| ATTENDEES: | Scott Bryden, Marilyn Dean (chair), Jimmy Ogunshakin and Andrew Torbet |
| IN ATTENDENCE: | Helen Torbet (secretary) |
| APOLOGIES: | none |
The meeting began at 7.20pm and opened with a prayer.
| Topic | Action | |
| 1. | Approval of Previous Minutes | |
| Minutes from the meetings held on 3rd November 2005 and 20th January 2006 were approved and duly signed by the Chair. | ||
| 2. | Matters Arising | |
| MCOC Logo/Stationery - the Trustees would still prefer a more contemporary logo. Further research would be made to this end. SB to action. | SB | |
| 3. | Shepherds Items | |
| Benevolence Policy - basically sound but may need covering sheet. It was agreed to use it as a guiding document and to continue to evaluate each case on its merits. SB would create a covering sheet to accompany the policy. | SB | |
| Membership debate - a few minor details had been made since 21st January, together with more detailed check of the scriptures quoted in the Membership Covenant. JO to ensure first midweek meeting introduces the concept and allow time for comment. | JO | |
| HOPE Worldwide - John Partington has asked the leadership to consider supporting various projects - decision needed before the next "HOPE Sunday" on 23rd April. The Trustees agreed that a goal of £10,000 would be a good start in the support of a project(s) for HOPE Worldwide. It was suggested that Mwamba Bennett be asked to suggest 6 projects from which 1 or 2 projects can be chosen. If necessary, funds can be made available to cover a shortfall, but it is hoped this will not be necessary.
Post meeting note: two projects have been suggested following receipt of email from Ian Joseph (HOPE Worldwide) on 24/2/06. |
AT/HT | |
| Data Protection Issues - JO will provide summary information on Data Protection after course in March - note for future agenda | JO | |
| Special Benevolent Collection on Sunday 30th October - paper trail needed. JO handed handwritten report to HT for typing. AT also has a report for another benevolence matter. Both will be presented at next meeting. | JO/AT | |
| 4. | Finances | |
| MD tabled Budget Forecast for 2006 spreadsheet, which was discussed/compiled at previous meeting, for feedback. The only matter of note, was that the budget for hire of meeting rooms at Ladywood may need to be increased during the year, due to hire of extra hall on Wednesdays. | ||
| Monthly spreadsheet - MD tabled monthly spreadsheet. | ||
| Leicester budget spreadsheet - MD tabled budget forecast for Leicester for 2006. This was agreed. | ||
| Final Accounts - JO would follow up with the Treasurer as to the progress with the finalisation of accounts for 2005. | JO | |
| Policy on how we pay or honour visiting speakers. (More information would be requested before making any decisions). Information on other churches policies would be sought before making further decision. Feedback at next meeting | SB/JO/AT/MD | |
| GAD - MD gave feedback from her discussions with Nevil Lee. It was agreed to employ Nevil through his consultancy to help set up a GAD scheme. Details attached. | MD | |
| External auditors. JO and HT to bring proposals to next meeting | JO/HT | |
| HT also reported that the current balance of the deposit account with Stewardship Services is £20,534.98 (22/2/06). | ||
| 5. | Legal Matters | |
| CCPAS - AT to supply forms for Leicester teachers. CRB forms are being collated and sent off. | AT | |
| Training courses for Trustees. JO and HT to look out for appropriate training courses. | ||
| AGM - date of meeting and nature of event (29th July 2006). Discuss at next meeting. | Agenda | |
| Resignations in 2006. This is linked with AGM | ||
| 6. | Any Other Business | |
| New Office location. It was agreed at previous meeting, that due to the expense of the current office, a new office location would be sought, to reduce costs. It was suggested, by MD, that Halesowen area would be helpful to HT and the Treasurer, since it is near to their homes and HT visits it most. |
Helen Torbet
Church Secretary